10.12.3 - Overdamped System (ζ>1)
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What is an overdamped system?
💡 Hint: Think about how damping affects motion.
Describe the response of an overdamped system.
💡 Hint: Recall how the system returns to equilibrium.
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What characterizes an overdamped system?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in vibration.
True or False: An overdamped system oscillates when responding to an impulse.
💡 Hint: Recall the key definition of overdamping.
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Consider a structure designed as an overdamped system. How would you calculate its damping ratio based on its material properties and intended use?
💡 Hint: Link material properties with practical application.
If an earthquake causes a sudden force on an overdamped structure, how can Duhamel’s Integral be applied to compute the response?
💡 Hint: Consider how impulse responses combine over time.
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